Volleyball Loses to Marquette

Saturday, October 14

Syracuse, N.Y. (Women's Building)

2:00 p.m.

Syracuse University

Marquette

April Quigley recorded 47 assists, nine digs and five kills against Marquette.

10/14/2006 5:11:23 PM | Volleyball

Box Score

Box Score

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Orange (7-18, 2-5 BIG EAST) lost its second-straight match on Saturday, losing to Marquette 3-1 (30-23, 25-30, 30-19, 30-17).

“In the first game, Marquette out dug and blocked four more balls then we did,” said assistant coach Carol Munger. “That is why they won the first one. In the second game, our serving really picked up and we were able to capitalize on their serve receive. Our offense also picked it up. In the third game, Marquette just picked up their game and we started to second guess ourselves. We didn’t talk as much. We didn’t get as excited and we got a little worried about losing instead of playing hard for the win. Marquette played well.”

Freshman Kacie MacTavish led the team with 17 kills while junior Cheryl Cobbina added 14 kills. Sophomore April Quigley recorded a team-high 47 assists and added nine digs and five kills. Junior Joscie Kaup led the team with 19 digs.

Syracuse led the Golden Eagles (9-10, 5-2 BIG EAST) 17-15 in the first game only to see Marquette end the game on a 15-6 run to take a 1-0 advantage. The Orange would respond in the scone game, jumping out to an early 6-2 lead. Syracuse would gain as much as an 11-point lead and would hold on for the five-point victory.

With the scored knotted at 12 in the third game, Marquette would win eight of the game’s next nine points to gain a seven-point advantage. The Golden Eagles would win the third game 30-19 to lead 2-1. Marquette would use another early run in the fourth game to seize control. Leading 8-7, the Golden Eagles scored six-straight points to gain a seven point advantage. They would use another 7-1 run late in the game to clinch the victory 3-1.

Syracuse resumes action on Tuesday, squaring-off against Siena in a non-conference match. The match will begin at 7 p.m. and can be seen on Time Warner Sports. The Orange will then return home to face West Virginia and Pittsburgh in two critical BIG EAST matches on Friday and Sunday, respectively.